Doulgas M. Haynes, Professor of History in the School of Humanities joins Dean and Vice Provost Michael Dennin to talk about UCI and inclusive excellence.

Dean and Vice Provost Michael Dennin is joined by UCI Professor and Vice Provost for Academic Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion, Douglas M. Haynes in episode one of Dean Dennin's new series Conversations with the Vice Provost. In this episode, Professor Haynes and Dean Dennin discuss UCI and what exactly "inclusive excellence" means. Watchhere.

The Our Kids Vodcast is an effort to increase child hunger awareness. The vodcast is sponsored by the Office of the Chancellor, the Division of Undergraduate Education, and the Blum Center for Poverty Alleviation. For more information about the effort, clickhere. To watch the vodcast,clickhere.

First Generation Faculty Initiative in Action

The First Generation Faculty Initiative launched during Week 0 was a success! UCI's first generation faculty were given shirts, buttons, and other first gen swag to show off their support to our incoming first generation students. Find out morehere.

UCI's Research Abroad Fellowship

UCI’s Undergraduate Research Opportunities Program (UROP), in coordination with the Study Abroad Center, has launched the Research Abroad Fellowship. This fellowship recognizes research or creative projects that are produced by UCI undergraduates, under the guidance of UCI faculty, that are either conducted abroad or projects resulting directly from an undergraduate's experience abroad. Read morehere.

September Social Media Brunch Hosted By UCI Alumni Center

“Even individuals who are not tied to marketing or departmental Social Media will learn a lot about personal and professional branding. Truly exceptional content.”

Hosted by the Newkirk Alumni Center, September's Social Media Brunch was a hit! Read a summary of topics and best practices coveredhere.

Outside the Box

Director of UCI’s Undergraduate Research Opportunities Program, Said Shokair, prods students to learn from the world beyond the classroom. Read more here.

Research A to Z

Life-changing undergraduate opportunity lets students explore, invent and experiment with everything from robotic coats to a video game of the human digestive tract. Read more here.

Dominique Ingato is a Ph.D. candidate in the BioTherapeutics Engineering Laboratory (BioTEL) and was a Pedagogical Fellow (PF) during the 2015-2016 academic year. Her primary research focuses on the development of cell-derived nano-carriers for biocompatible, targeted cancer therapy. She is also interested in engineering education and has researched the design of problem-based learning modules for STEM courses. This academic year, Dominique is serving as a senior PF and a member of the STEM Future Faculty advisory committee. Dominique answers our PF Showcase questions:

Graduate Students Should Apply to the Pedagogical Fellows Program by October 16

Graduate students who are interested in advanced pedagogy and mentoring other graduate students can apply for the Pedagogical Fellows Program. The program helps graduate students with pedagogical and professional development, provides personalized assistance with preparing for the academic job market, and awards a $2000 fellowship.Read morehere.

Center for Engaged Instruction Fall Workshops & Colloquia

Our workshops provide opportunities for faculty, adjunct faculty, graduate students and postdocs to discuss best practices in teaching and learning. Read more and registerhere.

Need a helping hand for the holidays? Or are you fortunate to have enough to share?

UCI Staff Assembly Community Relations Committee is sponsoring the annual UCI Staff Holiday Helping Hands Program to assist UCI staff in need. This confidential program will match staff who need assistance anonymously with those able to help.

Click here to complete the appropriate form (available in Spanish and english), no later than November 3, 2016.

Staff Assembly Annual Halloween Costume Contest – 2016

Be at the University Club Garden Terrace – don’t be late. From noon to 12:30 to meet your fate . As witches and warlocks in all shapes and sizes. Gather round the gazebo to compete for prizes. Dining, mingling, and wearing of masks. A scary venture…are you up to the task? Come spooky or growling with whimpers and wails. Come in full costume on Friday, October 28th from 12:00-1:00 PM.

Exclusive Offer for Anaheim Ducks Tickets! Use the special offer code below to take advantage of this great deal. If you are a Ducks Season Ticket Holder you will need to create a separate account from your My Ducks Account, but you can use the same email address.
Dates include Thursday, November 17th 2016 Ducks vs. New Jersey Devils at 7:00pm and Sunday, February 19th 2017 Ducks vs. Los Angeles Kings at 6:00pm.

Video of the Month

Dean and Vice Provost Michael Dennin visited Long Beach Comic Con with Fascinating Fights to discuss the physics behind superheroes. Check out their funny and engaging panel. Learn more about the adventures of Dean Dennin by following him on Twitter @DenninMichael.

Special Announcments

Summer Session 2017

For Summer Session 2017, we are happy to announce that the Pay for Only fee incentive program will be offered to all current and incoming UC students*. Students who enroll in 8 units and pay the regular course and campus fees can take additional units and pay no additional course fees!

*Please note that the full-time fee incentive program does not apply to visiting non-UC students, to special programs charging a program fee in lieu of course fees, and any courses with other applicable discounts (such as independent study courses). Fees other than course fees will be charged according to the appropriate deadlines and policies for enrollments beyond 8 units. Course fees are pending final approval by the Regents of the University of California and are subject to change at any time for all campuses, including UCI.

Please welcome new CHP Advisor Theresa Nguyen

Campuswide Honors Program’s newest Academic Advisor, Theresa Nguyen, is an alumna of UCI and of the CHP, graduating in 2005 with a degree in English and minors in French and History. Theresa brings diverse advising experience to our office that will be an asset for our students. She looks forward particularly to advising transfer students and helping enhance the CHP’s transfer program, in addition to advising on curriculum and research opportunities. Once an Anteater, always an Anteater. Theresa is excited to return home to the CHP and UCI as an Academic Advisor.

Ryan Foland from OVPTL Named in Top 11 Marketers

Ryan Foland, Senior Administrator of Social Media and Marketing for the Office of the Vice Provost for Teaching and Learning was named as one of the top 11 marketers to follow this year. Read Inc. articlehere.